Word of the Day

: September 19, 2021

lucid

adjective LOO-sid

What It Means

Lucid means "very clear and easy to understand."

// The author has a lucid writing style that makes the book enjoyable to read.

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lucid in Context

"Kynpham's prose is lucid and engaging and often lyrical and poetic…." — Kanchan Verma, Wired, 13 Aug. 2021

Did You Know?

Lucid comes from the Latin verb lucere, meaning "to shine," which is reflected in its meanings "filled with light" or "shining." It also describes someone whose mind is clear or something with a clear meaning.